Wirik to release Upstairs EP September 14th on Highlands Music

ARTIST: Wirik

TITLE: Upstairs EP

LABEL: Highlands Music

RELEASE DATE: September 14th - Beatport exclusive - September 28th - other stores

Standout Canadian newcomer Wirik has made a splash in the past year with a string of acclaimed releases on Team, Cueplay, 530Techno, Harmonious Discord, Parity, and now Highlands Music. The enigmatic producer is gaining prominence with a unique mix of ambient, IDM, and fringe techno that defies easy comparisons. For his Highlands Music debut he unleashes two blasts of leftfield sorcery.

 

“Upstairs” is a mid-tempo clanger with a nice techno feel but is also chained to a quirky organic groove. The technique captures the attention as the track builds to a psychedelic breakdown that bends the traditions of music. It’s daring, partly experimental, and a perfect addition to a sprawling psy chill afterhours set.

“Land Forms” explores Wirik’s ongoing obsession with post dubstep sounds and the possibility of musical exchange between bass and techno. The result is part Detroit and part Bristol and highly futuristic with jarring sounds and crisp production.

TRACKLISTING 

01 Upstairs

02 Landforms

BIO

Born in Mexico City, Wirik began his studies as a musician and jazz guitar classified. His biggest influences has been Paco de Lucia, Victor Wooten, and Ozric Tentacles. was tired of working on projects with people who were not really committed and did not feel the same passion for this art and in the UK was where he really understood how it could combine the sound of guitar with electronic music. In Canada, with a group of Mexican electronic musicians, he had the opportunity 

to perfect this project in early 2010.